About the Position: Works as a lock and dam operator at a Corps of Engineers navigation facility at Troy, New York Lock and Dam. Operates electrically, electronically, and/or hydraulically controlled lock or lock and dam gates, control valves, and other associated equipment required for passage of a variety of private and commercial traffic through the lock structure and the maintenance of required pool levels.

Duties

Perform continuing and/or special operational or functional checks on machinery to avoid untimely or dangerous equipment breakdown, and identify when possible, development of unsafe situations. Install, repair, and maintain lock and dam machinery, and equipment of mechanical or electrical type. Perform carpentry or plumbing required for minor construction or repair and maintenance; concrete work, welding, painting, cleaning, etc. Perform seasonal duties such as grass cutting, trimming, gardening; snow shoveling, clearing ice, etc. Operate smaller crane/bulkhead hoist/etc. for placing bulkheads. Operate equipment such as but not limited to: pick-up truck, dump truck, forklift, front-end loader, bulldozer, tractor, motorboat, and pontoon boat. Operate electrical, electronic, and/or hydraulic gate controls to open and/or close gates at one end of lock chamber. Issuing instructions to tow boat captains and other craft operators, setting of precedence of entry, and through maintaining proper procedural operation. Operate electrical or electronic controls to raise or lower dam gates in accordance with specific instructions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Physical examination prior to appointment.
• Submit to and pass a urinalysis drug test prior to appointment and randomly thereafter.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315
• Mission essential. The incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
• This position may require lifting and carrying items in excess of 50 pounds.
• Required to obtain an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED within 2 years.
• Required to wear a prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Required to work shift schedules.
• Required to observe established safety working procedures.
• Requires Lock and Dam certification through the Inland Marine Transportation System (IMTS) training program within 1 year.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an LOCK AND DAM OPERATOR without more than normal supervision. Performing operations, maintenance, and repair activities that requires construction and/or mechanical skills acquired from working on navigation locks, facilities, grounds, and/or equipment - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Eye and hand coordination for operating various controls and handling lines while observing traffic and personnel, during crane lifting operations, lifting dam gates, etc. There is standing, stooping, bending, occasional lifting in excess of 50 pounds, stretching, working in cramped positions and spaces, handling or maneuvering bulky items or equipment, and general continuous moderate to arduous physical effort required. Working Conditions: Preponderance of work is performed outside subject to extremes of temperature and weather. There is exposure to injuries associated with working in restricted areas, occasionally cramped and/or uncomfortably hot or cold areas, from falling objects, from working with electrical power tools and wiring or other equipment, from working with normal manual tools and from falls while working on lock walls, dam service bridge, etc. While possibility of drowning exists as result of falls while working around water, hazard is practically eliminated through observance of safety procedures and use of safety equipment. During maintenance operations is occasionally exposed to unpleasant fumes, dust, etc.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SF02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW YORK DO NOT MAIL New York, NY 10278 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk